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Leadership

The leadership role of local government managers is to create and maintain resilient and livable communities through the power of engaging with and inspiring others to participate in developing, achieving, articulating, and embodying a shared set of values, shared sense of purpose, and shared vision of the desired community outcome.  

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A Declaration of Possibility
June 30, 2025

In a deeply polarized country, it’s up to local government to help us shift from a mindset of cynicism and division to one of collaboration and openness.

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Navigating Biases: Practical Decision-Making Strategies for City/County Managers
June 30, 2025

A new three-part series

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S CORNER: Breaking the Cycle of Contempt
June 30, 2025

Striving to be stewards of democracy, models of professionalism, and glimmers of hope

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Leaders, Let’s Talk: Why Mental Health Is a Retention Issue
May 28, 2025

Adrienne Wise joins the show to share practical examples of how mental health improves work and retention in local government.

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The Prescription for Curing Leadership Malpractice
May 29, 2025

Diagnosing and treating toxic leadership traits

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“Selfie-Less” Leadership Development and Self-Reflection
May 29, 2025

History can bring self-awareness to the modern, self-centered leadership industry with programs like ICMA’s Gettysburg Leadership Institute.

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ASSISTANTS AND DEPUTIES: Strong Duos Make Strong Communities
May 29, 2025

We’re not exactly Batman and Robin, but the best manager–assistant duos share the same essentials: trust, timing, and the ability to handle chaos without needing to say a word.

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: The Power of Grace: Leading While Female
May 28, 2025

Our leadership doesn’t have to look like theirs to be powerful.

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ETHICS MATTER!™ The Turbulent Times of 1968, the Poor People’s March on Washington, and the Role of a City Manager
May 28, 2025

The many parallels between the manager’s responsibilities then and now

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